Radiology Technologist PRN

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

500 REMINGTON BLVD

City:

BOLINGBROOK

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60440

Job Description:

* Schedule: PRN – Rotating shifts, holidays – 4 shifts per month and a minimum of 1 weekend per month

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others of diverse backgrounds. Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete requested procedures safely. Performs direct patient care duties within the technologist’s scope of practice, including monitoring patient condition, transporting patient, and using proper infection control techniques. Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks. Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low. Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed. Ability to follow basic radiation safety concepts of time, distance and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patient and staff. Other duties as assigned. Performs radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images that meet department standards. Positions patients and equipment, selecting technical factors to produce radiographic images safely and in a timely manner. Performs imaging with correct patient demographic and examination information. Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems. Assists patients during procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and privacy, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma

• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience [Preferred]

• One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers

• Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately

• Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment, if applicable per facility

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]

• Bachelor's [Preferred]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Technologist – Radiography (RT(R) (ARRT))[Required]
• IEMA (Required)
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$23.32 – $43.37

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.